A disturbing incident during the Navratri celebrations Bhopal, 30 September (IANS), eight people – women and a young girl – were seriously injured after lightning in Lalpur village under Sataunda police station area of Madhya Pradesh.
The victims were reportedly engaged in religious rituals when lightning fell, causing nervousness and chaos in the area.
Talking to IANS, Premal Kurve of Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) informed that the group had collected in an open place near a temple to perform Navratri worship when suddenly a bolt suddenly hit him. He has been admitted to Majahwan Hospital.
Among the injured, a woman is called in critical condition and sent to the district hospital for advanced treatment; However, the police officials stated whether a victim is in critical condition. Other, including children, are receiving medical care at a nearby community health center.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as terrible, with a loud thunder and confusion and confusion. The villagers raced to help the injured and vigilant emergency services.
Police and medical teams immediately arrived and coordinated rescue and treatment efforts. The incident has expressed concern about the safety of external ceremonies during the unexpected weather conditions.
Officials have urged citizens to stay indoors during the storm and follow the weather advice, especially during the ongoing Navratri festival when large groups often gather for religious events. This power strike comes in the middle of the extreme weather in Central India.
Madhya Pradesh is experiencing unstable atmospheric conditions due to moisture winds from the Bay of Bengal. The Meteorological Department of India (IMD) has issued a warning for separate thunderstorms and power activity in many districts, including Satna, Reva, Sidi and Shahdol.
On Tuesday, some parts of Madhya Pradesh saw scattered rainfall with strong winds and electricity. The daytime temperatures hopped around 32–34 ° C, while the humidity level was high, which contributed to atmospheric instability.
IMD has estimated similar conditions for the next 48 hours, advising to be careful for external activities.
In recent years, there has been an increase in electrical related injuries and deadly India across India, in which experts have promoted climate change-induced weather volatility and lack of public awareness.
Local authorities have assured that security protocols will be reinforced during the remaining days of Navratri to prevent further accidents.
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